Announcements

Volunteers Needed for Emergency Exercise
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When:
March 20, 2025
Contact:
Kathy Branton
Email:
kathy.branton@humber.ca

Emergency Response Training Exercise on the Finch West Light Rail Transit Line-  Call for Volunteers - Sunday, April 27, 2025

An exciting opportunity awaits you! 

An emergency response exercise will be conducted on the Finch West LRT. We are looking for student volunteers to participate in the exercise in various roles. 

The exercise will take place on Sunday, April 27 from approximately 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Humber Polytechic, TTC, Toronto Police, Toronto Fire and Toronto Paramedic services will all participate in the joint emergency exercise. 

We are looking for volunteers to participate as passengers on the train. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in an emergency exercise and see the LRT before it opens. 

PLAYERS/PASSENGERS

We are looking for approximately 60 volunteers to play the role of passengers on a Light Rail Train. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, able to give informed consent, and be able to walk unassisted when exiting the train for a short distance (approximately 200 metres). The exercise will take place in proximity to Humber Polytechnic. Some passengers may be asked to simulate the effects of minor injuries during the exercise. Injuries will be distributed randomly amongst players.

If you are staff or faculty at either Humber Polytechnic or the University of Guelph-Humber and are interested in participating in this exciting exercise, please complete the MS Forms using the link below. Please complete the form no later than Friday, April 4, 2025 at 4 p.m.. Once you are confirmed as a player, you will receive more information about the exercise. 

Call for Volunteers for TTC Exercise

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me, Kathy Branton, Manager, Business Continuity and Emergency Management at kathy.branton@humber.ca. 

Thank you, 

Kathy Branton
Manager, Business Continuity and Emergency Management
Humber Polytechnic

SFQ Season: Adding Custom Questions
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When:
March 19, 2025

Starting soon: March 24 to April 15 is SFQ Season for 14-week courses!

Before SFQ's begin for your course, instructors can add up to three personalized Likert scale questions and three personalized open-ended questions to the SFQ. This is a helpful way to tie the SFQ to your specific content, teaching practices, and initiatives and can be a convenient way to receive feedback. Watch your Humber email for a reminder about a week before the opening date of your course’s SFQ to submit your questions.

For those teaching on a 14-week course cycle, you should have received an email with a link to add your custom SFQ questions. Please check your junk or spam mail if you don't see it! If you have not received this email and want to add custom SFQ questions, ⁠please reach out to the Innovative Learning Support Centre.

For more information regarding the SFQ and your SFQ dates, ⁠please check the SFQ News website available from Innovative Learning.

Could Your Aquarium Use a Few More Fish?
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When:
March 19, 2025
Email:
arboretum@humber.ca
Small fish swim in the bottom of glass container

The Humber Arboretum has an over-abundance of Endlers who are looking for a new home.

Endlers are a small freshwater fish who are closely related to guppies (and are often referred to as “Endler’s Guppies”). They are a hardy fish who can adapt to a variety of conditions and breed easily, which is why the handful of Endler’s that Humber Arboretum staff added to Cleo the Turtle’s indoor pond in the Centre for Urban Ecology have done a little too well when it comes to increasing their numbers.

While Endler’s are considered an easy fish to care for, they still require a proper set-up with the correct temperature and light along with adequate space and water filtration. If you are interested in adding some Endler’s to your existing home aquarium or would like to try to start an aquarium for them, please make sure you research their care first. We recommend these articles:

Please note that these Endler’s are not to be released to the wild or used as bait. They are non-native species who do not occur naturally in Ontario and should not be in our waterways.

How To Get Endler’s from the Arb

If you would like some Endler’s to take home and are prepared to care for them, please bring a suitable transport container to the Centre for Urban Ecology at one of the following times:

  • Wednesday, March 26 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
  • Friday, March 28 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

The Centre for Urban Ecology is the glass building with the red door on the Humber Arboretum grounds at the back of North Campus (view the location on Google Maps).  

If those times do not work for you, you may email the Arb ( arboretum@humber.ca ) after March 28 to see if there are still more Endler’s seeking a home and arrange a time to pick them up. 

Questions? Email arboretum@humber.ca.

International Centre Upcoming Events
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When:
March 19, 2025

The International Centre is pleased to offer a series of in-person and virtual events for our international student community. Please find the details for the upcoming sessions below:

Fraud/Scam Awareness Info Sessions

In collaboration with Public Safety and Toronto Police, we’re hosting two hybrid sessions to help students recognize scams and protect their personal information from fraudsters.

Lakeshore Campus
Date: March 25, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: In-person at L1017 or online

North Campus
Date: March 27, 2025
Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
Location: In-person at F232 or online

Webinar: Policy Updates on Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP)

Join us for a webinar covering the latest policy updates regarding Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP). This session will provide important insights into new regulations, eligibility criteria, and processes, making it a must-attend for international graduates planning to work in Canada after their studies.

Date: March 26, 2025
Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
Location: Online (MS Teams)

Workshop: How to Apply for Your Post-Graduation Work Permit

This workshop, designed for international students in their final semester, will guide participants through the process of applying for their Post-Graduation Work Permit. Our International Student Advisor and Immigration Specialists will be available to answer any questions.

Date: March 28, 2025
Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
Location: Online (MS Teams)

Please feel free to share this information with staff and students in our Humber community.

TELUS and Rogers Spring Promotion Deals
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When:
March 18, 2025
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
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Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Humber and University of Guelph-Humber employees can take advantage of spring promotion deals on mobile plans and streaming platforms through TELUS and Rogers. Both companies are currently offering competitive plans for our employees. 

Please view attached flyers to learn more and review the terms and conditions to confirm eligibility.  

If you have any questions, please contact the following Humber account managers: 

TELUS Rogers   
Sarrah Varga Somya Gupta
604.969.8240 416.275.5553
sarrah.varga@telus.com somya@global-wireless.ca
2024/2025 Year-End, Important Date Reminders
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When:
March 17, 2025
Contact:
Amanda Montgomery
Email:
amanda.montgomery@humber.ca

Please review this message as there are many important upcoming dates as we approach year-end.  

Physical Cheque Deposit – Friday, March 28, 2025

Physical cheques should be received in the Financial Services department to the attention of Accounts Receivable and a Miscellaneous Deposit form must be submitted on or before the date above in order to be processed for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. For further information or clarification, please email accounts.receivable@humber.ca.

Interdepartmental Charges Request – Monday, March 31, 2025

All interdepartmental charges (e.g. capital works, telephone, graphics etc.) or journal entry requests for the current fiscal year must be submitted by the above date.

Purchase Card (PCard) Charges – Thursday, March 27, 2025 & Monday, March 31, 2025

PCard holders must submit all purchase card transactions in Chrome River by Thursday, March 27, 2025. Chrome River Approvers must approve all pending expense reports in Chrome River by Monday, March 31, 2025. If you have transactions that are less than $50, please ignore the warning message and submit the expense report for approval.

It is important to note that only APPROVED transactions in Chrome River are recorded in Banner against the departments’ Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget. All unapproved and unreconciled transactions after March 31, 2025, will be recorded against the department’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget.

Out of Pocket Travel & Expense Claims – Monday, March 31, 2025

Travel & expense claims must be processed and APPROVED in Chrome River by the above date, otherwise they will be processed in the next fiscal year. Training resources are available on the Finance website on how to submit your expense reports.

Banner Change Order Requests – Friday, March 28, 2025

Change order requests must be sent to purchasing@humber.ca no later than the above date. A change request must include the dollar value increase/decrease required to be complete.

Banner Purchase Order Receiving – Monday, March 31, 2025

Banner receiving transaction provides a confirmation that goods ordered, or services rendered have been appropriately received and vendor invoice is approved for payment. Banner receiving must be completed for goods or services received by the above date to be recorded against the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget. If Banner receiving is not complete by the above deadline, expenses will be recorded against next fiscal year’s budget.

Vendor Invoices Received by Accounts Payable – Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Noon

Vendor invoices must be emailed to accounts.payable@humber.ca by the above date and time. Please note that Banner receiving must be complete by the above date otherwise, the expense will be charged against next fiscal year’s budget.

Note: Purchase orders with a remaining balance of $100 (or less) and all Standing Orders for the current Fiscal Year 2024-25 will be closed as of March 31, 2025 (i.e. not rolled over into the new fiscal year).

Payroll Timecards and Vacation Approval (HRMS)

All timecards for work performed in the current fiscal year, including vacation plans up until March 31, 2025, must be entered into HRMS by March 21, 2025, and approved in HRMS by March 28, 2025.

Prepaid Expenses

As per Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), payments made in the current fiscal year that relate to goods being received or services being rendered beyond March 31, 2025, will be automatically charged to next fiscal year’s budget.

Please take note of the above important dates and reach out if you have any questions.

Longo Faculty of Business - Dean's Newsletter
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When:
March 17, 2025
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

The Longo Faculty of Business is pleased to share the February edition of the monthly Dean's Newsletter.

Visit: business.humber.ca/deans-news.html

Final Exams at the Test Centre
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When:
March 17, 2025

Dear students and faculty,

Please be advised that during the Winter 2025 - Final Exam period, the Test Centre will exclusively cater to accommodated learners, who have preapproved accommodations. Only students with accommodations will be able to schedule their exams at the Test Centre during this time.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

Leverage Your Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) to Upskill with Continuous Professional Learning
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When:
March 14, 2025
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
Two employees seated in fron tof laptops discussing their online learning course.

Looking to adapt to workplace changes but haven't budgeted to return to studies? Want to gain new skillsets in a quick and applicable way that doesn't require a loan? Continuous Professional Learning and Humber's Tuition Assistance Program are here for you!

Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) offers short, flexible learning options taught by recognized Humber subject matter experts that sharpen your current skills or allow you to re-skill in a wide spectrum of learning areas. From skills-based micro-credentials as short as eight hours in length, to resume-enhancing courses and career-boosting, stackable certificates, CPL offerings are eligible for Humber's Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).

Access up to $1,000 of learning dollars per year as a Humber employee by exploring relevant career learning with CPL and submitting the TAP Application Form for approval.

For questions about individual CPL courses, group learning options or custom training solutions, contact Erika Wright, Manager of Corporate Partnerships and Communications, at erika.wright@humber.ca. 

ADAPT, EVOLVE and EXCEL with CPL.

Paid Work-Study Job in Student Life
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When:
March 13, 2025
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
Group of students smiling

Hello Humber, 

Student Life would like to share some exciting paid summer job opportunities within our department that may be of interest to your students. These positions offer valuable work experience while allowing students to continue their academic journey at Humber. 

Key Highlights of the Campus Jobs in Student Life: 

  • Flexible Scheduling: Students can work and study with confidence, as their job schedules will never overlap with their class commitments. 
  • Skill Development: These roles provide opportunities for students to develop critical leadership and communication skills, which will support their retention and overall persistence throughout their Humber journey. Ensuring transferable skills for employability and career success.   
  • Community Building: Students will benefit from peer-to-peer engagement, supervise volunteers, foster meaningful connections and collaborations that enhance their sense of community. 
  • Paid Positions: These are paid summer positions. Students who are not graduating this term and will be returning for Fall 2025 are eligible to apply.  

Please feel free to share this information with your students, as these roles provide a great opportunity for both practical work experience and the chance to build lasting relationships with peers and staff at both North and Lakeshore campuses. 

  • Digital Content Creator - JOB ID: 42715 
  • Senior Peer Mentor - JOB ID: 42763 
  • Senior Orientation Leader - JOB ID: 42714 

Students who are interested can apply through CareerConnect between now and March 18, 2025. To learn more about Orientation and First Year Experience, students can also visit Instagram @humbernorthFYE and @humberlakeFYE. 

Thank you for helping us spread the word and supporting Humber students in finding opportunities that contribute to their academic and personal growth! 

For questions, please email orientation@humber.ca or fye@humber.ca.

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